December Events:
Kadomatsu & Shimekazari Making
Tues, Dec 03 - Off Base (Arranged Carpool Only) 9:30-11:30am
OSAY is kicking off the holiday season with a unique cultural event! Kadomatsu is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration featuring bamboo, pine, and plum branches symbolizing longevity, prosperity, and steadfastness. This seasonal decoration is placed at the entrances of doors or buildings to invite good fortune into the space. In mid-January, local neighborhoods will host an outdoor ceremony where the kadomatsu and other decorations are stacked up in a pyramid-like shape and are set on fire. Mochi rice cakes are then roasted on this fire, and often oranges and sake are passed around to celebrate good health in the New Year. This event is exclusive to OSAY Members.
What to wear: Warm clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty - we will be creating outside.
Main Base Book Club
Thu, Dec 12 - 64 Sakura Heights
Join us for the Main Base Book Club on December 12th at 64 Sakura Heights from 8-10 p.m. This month's book is ‘The Gods of the Woods’ by Liz Moore. Please join us if you haven't read the book and also if you have! Please join us if you don't feel like bringing anything or bring a beverage of your choice to share. A light snack and community will be provided. We can't wait to see you there!
Ornament Exchange & Brunch
Mon, December 16, 10:30am - Kacher Residence, 18 Halsey
We have been invited to host the OSAY Holiday Ornament Exchange and Brunch in the gorgeous home of Mrs. Pam Kacher, spouse of the Seventh Fleet Commander! This event is exclusive to OSAY Members and Prospective OSAY Members for an additional fee. ‘Tis the season to invite your OSAY eligible spouse friends to join OSAY!
Please bring a wrapped ornament and prepare to brunch together in style.
December Updates:
OSAY is thrilled to welcome Meghan Wilkens to the Executive Board as the OSAY Vice President!
OSAY General Membership voted unanimously in favor in the first week of November’s election, and we hope you’ll give her a warm welcome as she transitions from General Member to Executive Board VP!
Check out all of the OSAY Board Member Bios here: https://www.osayokosuka.com/post/meet-our-2024-2025-osay-board
We Need You!
OSAY is a non-profit organization run exclusively by a board of volunteers. While the election of our VP has filled our Executive Board positions, we still need members to volunteer at our planned events in order for OSAY to run smoothly! Please consider volunteering your time with us! Send OSAY a message for more information!
OSAY continues to welcome new members all year!
Membership form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqYiAGTiwOGB4YwOEcvV70wCiAQqgB1z0NVIlR_m_fpdrXOw/viewform
Pay dues:
Please complete your membership and join our 2024-2025 membership group to be kept up to date on what's to come!
OSAY 2024-2025 Membership Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839791488077555/
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